Our mission is to grant second chances. The Box That Gives collects school supplies and gives them new life by donating them to disadvantaged students, so that they have the power to take charge of their stories and write their futures.
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For children in developing countries, having school supplies is life-changing.
School supplies mean a fair chance. They mean that students have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.
For children who are impacted by poverty, it is difficult to succeed in school because they face the additional challenge of having to prioritize other needs before school supplies. This means that they cannot fully engage with their assignments and education, shutting doors toward future opportunities.
Our aim is to:
Give a 2nd chance to the school supplies that get discarded throughout the school year.
Give students a 2nd chance to embrace learning and discover what they are passionate about.
How it works:
Inspired by the Filipino tradition of sending Balikbayan Boxes to family members in the Phillippines (parcels filled with gifts), The Box That Gives sends school supplies to students in need.
We work with schools in our local community to host drives where previously used school supplies can be donated. This includes crayons, pencils, shoes, and backpacks.
The items are then packed in boxes and sent overseas to help students in need, in collaboration with schools in developing countries.
Why donate?
Having school supplies erases a barrier to students' academic success, allowing them to dream big and hope for a better future. Your donation reminds them that there are people who believe in them and are willing to help.
Boxes are hosted at the following locations:
School
St. Victor
confirmation classes
3108 Sierra Road
San Jose, CA
Event
St. Victor CHURCH
Parish festival
Oct. 7-8, 2023
3108 sierra road
san jose, cA
School
St. John Vianney Catholic School
4601 Hyland ave
San jose, CA
Contact Us
TheBoxThatGives@gmail.com
Meet Our Team:
Sean Nguyen
Sean is a student at Bellarmine College Preparatory (Class of 2025). He loves playing soccer and also plays for the Bellarmine Football Team. The Box That Gives is an opportunity for him to give back so that students who need educational supplies have a chance to education.
Christian Sumabat
Christian is a student at Bellarmine College Preparatory (Class of 2025). He loves swimming for Bellarmine and the Santa Clara Swim Club. He loves to help the community as much as he can and The Box That Gives provides a vehicle to help disadvantaged children in developing countries to have the opportunity to have a better future.
Elyza Francisco
Elyza is a student at Morill Middle School (Class of 2024). She serves as her school’s ASB Treasurer and is a WEB leader. Outside of school, she loves playing soccer for the North Valley Youth Soccer Club. Elyza hopes that she can make a difference in the lives of other students in disadvantaged countries through The Box That Gives.
Elysse Francisco
Elysse is a student at UC Davis. She is majoring in Chemistry, and studies vocal music. Elysse is passionate about serving her community and strives to help students succeed in school and break down barriers with The Box That Gives.